Description
A delightful turkey breast glazed with sweet cranberry sauce and zesty orange juice, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey breast (about 3–4 pounds)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the glaze over the turkey breast, ensuring it is well coated.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 90 to 120 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices, if desired, and serve.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the turkey marinate in the glaze for a few hours or overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg